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University of St Andrews · School of Physics and Astronomy · United Kingdom

Funded PhD Opportunity: Understanding Why Galaxies Stop Forming Stars

Joint scholarship 20268950 is open to domestic and international candidates, covers full tuition and supports up to 3.5 years. Pro-rata maintenance: £20,467/year at St Andrews (2026/27 reference) and A$40,900/year at Macquarie in 2027 (tax exempt), paid for separate campus periods. Includes up to A$4,000 UK–Australia return travel and single OSHC through the specified provider. The 2027/28 UK rate and individual payment calendar are not set; extensions, continuation/resubmission and unspecified research, immigration or insurance costs are generally excluded.

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Joint scholarship 20268950 is open to domestic and international candidates, covers full tuition and supports up to 3.5 years. Pro-rata maintenance: £20,467/year at St Andrews (2026/27 reference) and A$40,900/year at Macquarie in 2027 (tax exempt), paid for separate campus periods. Includes up to A$4,000 UK–Australia return travel and single OSHC through the specified provider. The 2027/28 UK rate and individual payment calendar are not set; extensions, continuation/resubmission and unspecified research, immigration or insurance costs are generally excluded.

• Galaxy evolution
• Star formation
• Galaxy quenching